SGB Update Outdoor
Vail Resorts Mountain Revenues Up 18.2 Percent
Revenues from ski school, dining and retail/rental businesses grew 13.5, 19.8 and 10 percent respectively in the fiscal year ended July 31.
Giant Snags Profitability Award At Interbike
The award, which is made by the National Bicycle Dealer Association, measures a bike brand’s initial mark-up, inventory turns and realized profit margins.
Northside Expands Distribution To China
Among the reasons the footwear brand expanded its availability to China is the country’s burgeoning outdoors market, which continues to see an elevated interest in family outdoor activities.
Performance Bicycle Named Omni-Channel Leader
Performance Bicycle has been acknowledged as Best Omni-Channel Retailer by Interbike.
Hillsound Equipment Adds Midwest Sales Agency
The Vancouver-based producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts named Fitzpatrick, Leier & Associates as its representative in the Midwest.
Lands’ End Inc. Dismisses CEO
The direct-to-consumer outdoor lifestyle brand replaced Federica Marchionni with co-interim chief executive officers Joseph Boitano and James Gooch.
Nau Opens New York Holiday Pop-Up Shop
The 1,500-square-foot pop-up location is the brand’s first New York outpost since it launched its temporary SoHo space in 2009.
Osprey CEO Tom Barney Departs
Officials gave no reason for the departure, but said Barney would remain with Osprey until October 28, adding that the company is in the final stages of searching for his replacement.
Ibex Hires Regan Betts As Director Of Brand
Betts joins Ibex with extensive marketing experience specific to the outdoor industry, including formerly working with Smartwool.
Wigwam Mills Names Wheeler President And CEO
Sheboygan, WI-based sock company Wigwam Mills Inc.’s board of directors named apparel and consumer goods veteran Thomas M. Wheeler as President and CEO.
Compass Consummates Sale Of Tridien Medical
Compass does not expect to record a significant gain or loss as a result of the sale. The proceeds will be used to pay down outstanding debt under the company’s revolving credit facility.
Eagle Creek Joins ATCF As Founding Member
REI Adventures, Exofficio, Uncruise and the Adventure Travel Trade Association also joined the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund.
Vista Outdoor Donates Employee-Built Bikes
40 teams of employees built 70 bikes, which were presented to the National Ability Center, along with CamelBak water bottles and Bell and Giro bicycle helmets.
Sperry Signs Media Agency
Horizon Media will handle all media planning and activation for the brand with the exception of search and e-commerce.
Trade Groups Urge Fed Invervention In Hanjin Bankruptcy
The National Retail Federation and the Hardwood Federation led a coalition of 120 organizations representing retailers, manufacturers, agribusinesses and other sectors affected by the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlining specific concerns and urging her continued leadership in bringing about a resolution.
